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Name of Unit |
imedtac Co., Ltd. |
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https://www.imedtac.com/en/ |
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Name of Application Service |
The policy of Ministry of Public Health 2024 - Primary Care Project ( Thai 4.0 ) |
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Name of the Collaborative Group |
Prachin Buri province, Thailand |
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Application Field Description |
Prachin Buri province is located in eastern Thailand, about a 4-hour drive from Bangkok. The people here are still mainly engaged in agriculture so their income is relatively limited. There are still problems with insufficient educational and medical resources, making it difficult to go to the Greater Bangkok area for medical treatment. Based on the local conditions, Prachin Buri province is prioritized as the promotion area for Primary Care by the Thai Government. The application field is the local district hospital, the primary medical service unit in rural areas and is responsible for providing Primary Care to the people. |
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Brief of Innovation and Achievement |
The program's main purpose is to establish a vital signs measurement system and telemedicine system in health centers in rural areas of Thailand. imedtac’s Smart Healthcare Station has voice and animation guidance so people can measure by themselves without the help of medical staff which reduces the use of medical manpower. The Smart Healthcare Station also uploads the data to the Ministry of Public Health of Thailand's health system and syncs with the government financial institution system to facilitate the verification and reimbursement of medical institutions, such as clinics and hospitals. Through technology, medical resources from metropolitan areas can be delivered seamlessly to remote areas at the lowest cost. |
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Challenges and Solutions for the Application’s Deployment |
Since the application field is a rural district, the infrastructure remains undeveloped in many areas, including clinics and hospitals. l Unstable local network and power systems: Compared to the products selling in Taiwan, UPS equipment is required to maintain basic operations during power outages or unstable power conditions and avoid equipment damage. l Unfamiliarity with smart medical care processes: Local residents are unfamiliar with self-service AIoT systems. Therefore, auxiliary personnel are required to assist. However, with the built-in instructions, it didn’t take too long for them to learn how to use the system. l System maintenance challenges in remote areas: build the remote device operating and monitoring system. Therefore, engineers in Taiwan can check whether the system functions normally. The system significantly reduces possible maintenance costs and resolves the problems promptly.
Video: imedtac’s Primary Care Case: Telemedicine Solution and Health Equity in Thailand |
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